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Shelter Dog’s Broken Leg Leads to 18k Gold Necklace Discovery During X-Ray

Shelter Dog’s Broken Leg Leads to 18k Gold Necklace Discovery During X-Ray

Summary

A 5-year-old shelter dog named Edward in Florida was taken to the vet with a broken leg. During an X-ray, vets found a metal object in his stomach that required emergency surgery, which turned out to be an 18k gold star necklace.

Key Facts

  • Edward is a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix in a Florida animal shelter.
  • He was initially brought in for treatment of a fractured leg.
  • The X-ray revealed a metal object in his stomach and something else in his colon.
  • The object in the stomach posed a risk and needed emergency surgery.
  • The metal object removed was an 18k gold star necklace.
  • Edward has anemia, which delayed surgery on his broken leg.
  • He is recovering well, is pain-free, and is able to move around.
  • The shelter shared his story on Facebook, where it gained wide attention.
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